MLB first round pick out of Lawrence North signs with Royals

Right-handed pitcher Nolan Watson out of Lawrence North High School, who was selected in the first round, 33rd overall, in the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals, has signed with the club. His signing bonus was right at the signing bonus slot value for the 33rd pick: $1,825,200.

Watson joins fellow Indianapolis right-hander Ashe Russell, who is a two-time Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year out of Cathedral. Russell also signed with the Royals, who selected him 21st overall, for a signing bonus of $2,190,200 (slot value of $2,184,200).

Another Indiana player, Cody Mobley out of Mt. Vernon High School (Mt. Vernon, Ind.), signed with the Seattle Mariners for $300,000 (the bonus value for his slot, which was an eighth-round selection, No. 245 overall, was $169,600).

For a full list of draftees and their current signing status, click here.